82 Pratikraman
Questioner: Before Gnan, if we had bound a karma for hell, will we still go to hell?
Dadashri: This Gnan has the ability to disintegrate all the bad and grim karmas. Even people who are headed for a life in hell can wash away the effect of the karma, as long as pratikramans are done throughout this life. If you put a disclaimer on your letter before you mail it stating that your mind was unstable when you wrote the letter, then the contents will have no value.
Questioner: Will intense repentance destroy the causal seed of bondage in hell?
Dadashri: Yes they will be destroyed. Our pratikraman has tremendous power. Even some very strong karma effects are lessened. If you call‘ Dada’ as your witness, it will be very effective.
There will be rebirth on account of your karma. You may have one or two more lives to go to finish off your past karma, but after that you have no choice but to go to Simandhar Swami, the current living tirthankar. Sticky accounts from your previous lives, will be washed away. This is a Science of absolute, accurate, and pure justice. It is as precise and accurate as the scales of an honest goldsmith. There is no room for inexactness here.
Questioner: Does the force of karma become weak by doing pratikraman?
Dadashri: Yes of course! Not only that, but you will be able to accomplish everything quicker.
Questioner: How does one ask for forgiveness from someone who is no longer living?
Dadashri: Although they are no longer living, you still